Intervenciones de enfermería en adolescentes embarazadas con enfermedades de trasmisión sexual

Abstract

Introduction: Nursing interventions for pregnant adolescents with Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are necessary to ensure proper prenatal care, as it is a priority for preventing infections that may occur during pregnancy. Methodology: A bibliographic review of 207 documents related to the topic was conducted, and 50 scientific articles responded to the delimited Health Sciences Descriptors: complications, preventive methods, and nursing interventions in pregnant STD-carrying adolescents. The databases consulted included Redalyc, SciELO, ScienceDirect, Dialnet, Scopus, ProQuest, and PubMed. Results and discussion: The prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases worldwide is significant, according to the World Health Organization, with millions contracting STDs daily. Among the associated factors are socioeconomic disadvantages, misinformation, and alcohol and drug intake. The therapeutic approach involves multidisciplinary care to prevent problems during pregnancy and childbirth, in many cases complications such as fetal death, cervical cancer, and infertility; therefore, nursing interventions are essential to improve the quality of life of adolescents. Conclusions: The application of nursing interventions for STDs can decrease its high rate by identifying complications and associated factors for its prevention through proper treatments and active participation of healthcare staff, enhancing the adolescent's quality of life. Keywords Classification of nursing interventions, Adolescents, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Pregnancy.